Part Time Certified Public Accountant (US)

Part-Time CPA, Ecommerce Tax (Remote, US-Based) EcomBalance Tax is hiring a licensed CPA to join our team part-time, starting in Q4 and ramping up through the 2027 tax busy season. You'll work directly alongside Cindy, our CPA and owner, who brings 30+ years of experience in tax. Your primary focus will be helping with tax planning, preparing and filing income tax returns for our ecommerce clients. They are primarily Shopify sellers, Amazon brands, and multi-channel Ecommerce businesses across the US. The ideal candidate will have tax planning experience and a background working in a public accounting or tax prep firm, preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns for a variety of clients. Strong communication skills is a must for leading client meetings, explaining complex tax matters in simple terms, and making tax planning recommendations. This starts part-time by design. For the right person, there's a real path to expanded hours, a full-time role, or part-ownership in the business down the line. About EcomBalance Tax EcomBalance Tax specializes in income tax filings and tax planning for ecommerce businesses. Our clients sell on Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Etsy, eBay, and everywhere else online and they come to us because most tax professionals have never touched an Amazon payout, an FBA reimbursement, or an inventory write-off for a multi-channel brand. We serve 150+ clients. The firm is led by Cindy, a CPA with 30+ years of experience across tax services and leadership roles. Ecommerce tax is a specialty, and we treat it like one.

What You'll Do

Prepare and file income tax returns for ecommerce clients Work directly with Cindy on client filings, review, and open questions Handle business and individual returns including 1120-S, 1065, 1120, 1040s and Schedule Cs Prepare multi-state filings for clients with nexus across several states Manage extensions and estimated tax payments Tax Planning Support tax planning conversations for clients as they grow Depending on your background and preference, you may prepare returns for Cindy's review, or sign as paid preparer yourself.

What We're Looking For

Active CPA license Must live in the US: Currently living in Missouri, Florida, Illinois, Colorado (preferred, not required) 3+ years preparing business returns. Ecommerce client experience strongly preferred Comfortable in Lacerte (our tax software) and QuickBooks Online (our clients' bookkeeping platform) Active PTIN, or willing to obtain one Hours & Commitment Today through December: 5–10 hours per week January through April 15: 20–40+ hours per week during busy season August through October 15: 20-40+ hours per week 100% remote Part-time W2 employment. We believe in investing in our team from day one. This role starts as a W2 position with a clear path to expanded hours, full-time benefits, or part-ownership for the right fit.

Compensation

You set your rate. There's a field for it on the application form. Tell us what you need and we'll go from there.

How to Apply

Send an email to [email protected] answering the following: Location: Do you currently live in Missouri, Illinois, Florida, or Colorado? Previous Experience & Tax Preparation: Walk us through your last two roles. What were your primary responsibilities, what types of clients did you work with, and what types of federal and state tax returns have you prepared, reviewed, or signed? Any ecommerce experience? Definitely a plus but not a solid requirement. Do you have an active PTIN? Tax Planning Experience: Tell us about your experience with proactive tax planning. Have you developed tax-saving strategies and presented recommendations directly to clients? Software Experience: What tax preparation and accounting software have you used? Multistate Tax Experience: Tell us about your experience preparing and reviewing multistate tax returns. Client Communication: How comfortable are you leading client meetings, explaining complex tax matters in simple terms, and making tax planning recommendations? Briefly describe your experience. Availability: This role requires a variable commitment: 5–10 hours/week through December, ramping up to 20–40+ hours/week during peak tax seasons (Jan–Apr 15 and Aug–Oct 15). Given your current professional or personal commitments, how do you plan to accommodate these high-demand periods? Are there any scheduling conflicts? Career Goals & Compensation: What hourly rate are you targeting, and what are your career goals over the next 2–3 years? This role offers opportunities for increased responsibilities, leadership, and potentially part-ownership. It takes about 15-20 minutes. What's Next We review your application We reach out with a few follow-up questions A short skills assessment Final interview with Cindy, CPA and owner of EcomBalance Tax